Gramado Film Festival

Festival de Cinema de Gramado

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Arts & CultureGramado
Dates12–22 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration11 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFew film festivals anywhere can claim more
LanguagePortugueseCurrency: BRL
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Gramado Film Festival in Gramado

Running since 1973, the Festival de Cinema de Gramado is one of Latin America's oldest and most influential film festivals, awarding its golden Kikito trophy each August in a mountain town built by German and Italian immigrants in Rio Grande do Sul. Red carpet arrivals along Gramado's main streets draw dense crowds, and a Kikito win regularly shapes a Brazilian film's later awards-season prospects.

Gramado has handed out its golden Kikito trophy since 1973, making its film festival one of the oldest and most influential in Latin America, held each August in a mountain town settled by German and Italian immigrants in Rio Grande do Sul.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few film festivals anywhere can claim more than five decades of continuous history, and Gramado's Kikito trophy, awarded since 1973, has become a genuine marker of prestige within Brazilian and Latin American cinema rather than a regional curiosity

02

The mystery stays covered

The town's setting does real work for the festival: alpine-style architecture and flower-lined streets, inherited from German and Italian immigrant settlement rather than built for the event, give the red carpet arrivals a backdrop that feels considered without being staged

03

The city starts moving

The nightly walk along Gramado's main street toward the Palacio dos Festivais draws crowds that rival premiere events at larger, better-funded festivals elsewhere

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival awards a golden Kikito trophy across its competition categories

Water and renewal

Living ritual

red carpet arrivals draw crowds along Gramado's main street toward the Palacio dos Festivais each evening

The sacred route

Living ritual

and the program mixes Brazilian

The local code

Living ritual

Latin American and international selections rather than a single national focus

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

12–22 August 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Smart-casual for evening red carpet viewing, with a warm layer since Gramado's mountain climate stays cool even in August; comfortable shoes matter for a town built on hills and...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Gramado you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

BRL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map29.37 S, 50.87 WOpen in Google Maps

Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Nearest airportPOA — Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Gramado you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Gramado via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Gramado, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual for evening red carpet viewing, with a warm layer since Gramado's mountain climate stays cool even in August; comfortable shoes matter for a town built on hills and cobblestones.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Brazil and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Gramado Film Festival?

Gramado Film Festival is listed for 12–22 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Gramado Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Gramado, Brazil. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

11 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLfestivaldecinemadegramado.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates12–22 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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